The funniest movie of the year - maybe ever. - When in Rome (2010) Discussion

[–] MRlambfries 14 years ago

Yes, I agree. Simply one of the most exhilarating experiences I've had outside my home.

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[–] dcf1420022002 14 years ago

Couldn't agree more. I've never had such a breathtakingly wonderful time at the movies. I felt as if I had stepped through the wardrobe into a Narnian like world completely different from our own. Bravo to everyone involved. Simply a masterpiece beyond words.

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[–] swimfan44 14 years ago

Why did you reply to your own post agreeing with yourself?

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[–] MRlambfries 14 years ago

Because this film elevated my self-awareness to a point where both halves of my brain are able to operate completely independent from one another, yet in unity - and I am now able to experience both logical and creative experience on levels, until now, never known to man!
See When in Rome - you'll evolve!

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[–] Orpheum-3 14 years ago

sock puppet for the win!

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[–] TiD 14 years ago

You've raised my expectations to an unprecedented level.

I fear I may be underwhelmed

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[–] BrunoAntony 14 years ago

I have to agree. Not only was this movie wholly unpredictable, with actors (who appear to be having so much fun with their roles, I doubt they got paid ... the probably just did it for the yucks!), clearly savoring the witty script but I have never laughed so hard in my life! The packed cinema I was in was in hysterics.

Kristen Bell is a revelation. The role was clearly tailored for her ... it is hard to imagine Isla Fisher or Kate Hudson playing her part.

When In Rome ties with The Hangover as the freshest, most unpredictable comedy ever! I can't wait to buy it on DVD. Mark Steven Johnson, of Ghost Rider and Daredevil fame, has done it again! Straight out of the park and into our funny-bones!

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[–] jellobiafra2000 14 years ago

5 best films of all-time

1. Citizen Kane
2. When in Rome
3. Casablanca
4. The Godfather
5. Schindler's List

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[–] Sick_Puppy2009 14 years ago

Godfather sucks and Citizen Kane is overrated

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[–] sheavy 14 years ago

I sense a bit of sarcasm in here. hmmm.

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[–] jamesbradley-1 14 years ago

Citizen Kane, technically brilliant but a load of bollocks in all other aspects

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[–] MRlambfries 14 years ago

"Mark Steven Johnson, of Ghost Rider and Daredevil fame, has done it again!"
LOL, I think I just soiled myself...
... Just like you will - once the hilarity ensues in this early Oscar contender!

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[–] parillamilt 14 years ago

This extraordinary achievement in cinematography should be the one-two punch that finally puts Avatar on the canvas for good. All hail When in Rome! Huzzah!

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[–] silverbullets 14 years ago

Thank you, all. The funniest of all of IMDB's brilliantly argued posts- maybe ever. No, really, I haven't laughed so hard in like 5 years. No, really. Thank you.

Truly, I did laugh hard enough that my chest hurts. Huzzah indeed.

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[–] Rickety-Cricket 14 years ago

I don't know what to think about all this. Part of me is suspcious that you all were in the movie and are just trying to generate buzz. On the other hand, I really haven't seen a lot of negativity towards this movie on IMDb and there's ALWAYS somebody who claims any movie was "the worst ever". If it really is that good, the trailers are not doing it justice. I find myself cringing at how cheesy and predictable it looks. Anyway, I hope you're right. But if you are insiders trying to create a buzz, let it be known that I was on to you the whole time.

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[–] CincoPastaBear 14 years ago

The previews are stupid and make this movie look horrible. I don't know if these people on here giving it great reviews are "studio plants" like others are saying, but sorry..the previews alone are enough to make me never want to see this movie..in fact, I came on here to see if anyone else thought it was annoying how they play the preview multiple times during every commercial break on the family channel. I can't wait until this is out in theaters so I don't have to see that *beep* commercial anymore..

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[–] muthenthaler 14 years ago

who tf is S. R. Chasm???

renowned critic? :-))))))

You guys are funny. Is the movie really as bad as everyone says?

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[–] gregbizkit2001 14 years ago

Great balls of fire, there are simply no words that could possibly capture my feelings towards When In Rome. Not only did this film touch me in ways that pretentious smut like American Beauty tried but failed to accomplish, but John Heder certainly threw his name in the hat for Best Supporting Actor at this years Oscars with a performance that will make veterans Sean Penn and Russel Crowe ashamed to call themselves actors. I recommend this flawless work of art to anyone with the good sense to recognise quality when they see it. Kristen Bell proves once more that Veronica Mars was only the beginning in an explosive and exquisite career, built around talent and hard work.

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[–] Rickety-Cricket 14 years ago

Ok, you lost me with 'Jon Heder deserves an oscar'. I even let the guy who rated this alongside the Godfather slide but this is too obvious. I saw an extended trailer tonight at the theater and you're all either studio plants trying to stir up buzz or this movie has the worst marketing team ever. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of several of the actors in it and I really hope they're successful. If it is that good, it seems like they've dumbed down the trailer to appeal to the teenage girl demographic.

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[–] movie_fanatic23 14 years ago

I guess with a name like The Literal Doctor, you WOULD be oblivious to sarcasm.

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[–] Rickety-Cricket 14 years ago

It's actually not my real name

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[–] movie_fanatic23 14 years ago

-It's actually not my real name-

Gosh, really?

You're not the brightest crayon in the box, are you Doctor?

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[–] muthenthaler 14 years ago

-It's actually not my real name-

one of the best answers ever :-)

I love this thread!

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[–] benron 14 years ago

You are obviously retarded. This whole thread is a piss take, a joke, a sarcastic stab at over zealous positive reviews planted in threads of obviously bad movies on imdb. I think the funniest part of your complete lack of intellect is when you say, "just remember I was on to you from the start".. you idiot.

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[–] Rickety-Cricket 14 years ago

And I just checked another board and you were on there accusing other people of being studio plants so get bent.

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[–] ryansinadifferentworld 14 years ago

When in Rome opened my eyes wide up and ranks up with When Harry Met Sally as the best romcom ever. It has revived the romcom genre with bright new colours, with everything from a top notch original movie title to its superb original screenplay, When in Rome is a sure win for best picture. It will sweep the oscars clean... look out Avatar, here comes When in Rome!

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[–] lilwill1997 14 years ago

LOL you make me laugh i really hope your kidding this movie has a better chance of winning a rizzie than an oscar. Terrible film.

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[–] amberlyJaye 14 years ago

A perfect study into the modern woman's psyche, When in Rome tests the boundaries of romantic relationships with an insightfully charming tale of boy-girl dynamics. This film goes beyond knee-slapping, belly-chuckling good fun and presents istelf as a truly masterful piece of American filmmaking. 'Rome' is an undeniable testament to the rom-com's of yore.

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[–] hudsonz 14 years ago

Im tired off all this plants on here Get the *beep* of of imdb
I love this song and I love when amateurs sing it but i hate baseball cards

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[–] jaydub90011 14 years ago

lol @ the people not picking up on the sarcasm

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[–] dcf1420022002 14 years ago

Seriously. It amazes me how oblivious some people can be to sarcasm. They are almost as funny as this thread.

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[–] HuskersNC949597 14 years ago

What is this satire you all speak of? Clearly When in Rome has defied convention at every turn, pushing the boundaries of quality filmmaking to new, uncharted territory. People will riot in the streets after seeing this, it will literally CHANGE YOUR G**D***ED LIFE. Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, cankles and Josh Duhamel. For an erection lasting 4 hours, see it again, BIOTCH.

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[–] KNLongman 14 years ago

hahaha, cankles!

Are you out of your Vulcan mind?!

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[–] mrsbookbabe 13 years ago

I have to admit that this movie was not as bad as I was expecting and I found it better than The Proposal, Date Night and Four Christmases. I am responding to your post because you are a Husker fan just like 95% of my family.

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[–] nena505 13 years ago

To all these plants on here: you are wasting your time! Yeah, I'm on to every single one of you, things don't get past me very easily. Put your efforts into promoting crap like Inception or Avatar, you have to basically beg people to drag themselves to the theater. This movie SELLS ITSELF!!!! Brilliant doesn't even begin to describe it. So please, just get off this board already!!!

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[–] MRlambfries 14 years ago

The really sad thing is, I even flat out said I was making fun of the plants and people still don't get it, lol.

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[–] muthenthaler 14 years ago

Or, lets hope so, they got it and just extended the joke

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[–] ClarkNoHeart 14 years ago

This film has ruined all other movies for me. Nothing can reach the brilliance of When in Rome.

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[–] thaggas12 14 years ago

This film made me really sad. To think that Louis Le Prince, the creator of the film camera did not live to see his amazing invention contribute to the medium in a way that not only redefines filmmaking, but also establishes a new beginning. This Friday, a line is going to be drawn in the annals of film history. Thursday will be the last day of era, a great era to be sure, but on Friday everything changes. The rules are going to be rewritten. This film will be holding the pen.

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[–] jellobiafra2000 14 years ago

Some people are not picking it up. YES- there are a lot of plants on the When In Rome board. THIS thread is people satirizing those plants. Man, the humor gets lost when you have to explain it.

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[–] parillamilt 14 years ago

I have to say, if there are studio plants on this board, then they are wasting their time. We already know this is an AWESOME movie! Their services were not required, since they got this rom-com right the first time! Mission accomplished!

A round of gold statues for everybody involved! Bra-vo!

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[–] theradius1 14 years ago

"This movie is so brilliant, that if I had stayed until the end credits and it had a list of instructions telling me to play russian roulette with a bullet in a one chamber gun, I'd do it in a heartbeat! I doubt one even exists but after seeing this movie, reality and fantasy have no separation. They have fused the two like oil and water, dogs and cats, black and white, Coke and Pepsi! I highly highly recommend James Cameron appreciate the last days that his movie Avatar ranks up all the money because this cash cow of a movie is going to be on it's tail by the end of tomorrow. No need for the Oscars this year.... if they want to spare all the highly esteemed people working in the academy of having their hearts broken, they will cancel the Oscars this year and put on a tribute to When In Rome in it's place running back to back as a double feature. A must see! Two thumbs up! In fact it's so good, I got another thumb bolted on my hand just to give it a third."

-Roger Ebert. Chicago Sun-Times

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[–] thaggas12 14 years ago

Roger Ebert is so lame. That's the same review that he gave Kangaroo Jack.

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[–] BlackJack296 14 years ago

Roger Ebert didn't really write this, did he?

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[–] WhatYaGonnaDoSplashMe 14 years ago

That is TRULY funny. I doth my cap.

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[–] VerucaSalt234 14 years ago

I laughed harder reading this thread than I did in the 90 minutes I just spent watching the movie!

Well played, guys.. well played.

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